Philadelphia Flyers broadcaster Jason Myrtetus fights stage four cancer
Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcaster Jason Myrtetus is undergoing aggressive chemotherapy to fight stage four colorectal cancer for the third time.
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Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcaster Jason Myrtetus is undergoing an aggressive course of chemotherapy as he battles stage four colorectal cancer for the third time, FOX 29 Philadelphia reported. The 54-year-old husband and father of three spoke publicly about his treatment plan during an appearance on Good Day Philadelphia on Wednesday. [1]
According to FOX 29 Philadelphia, Myrtetus is facing a treatment plan that includes 12 sessions of chemotherapy spread across 24 weeks. The treatment follows the return and spread of the disease. Myrtetus stated that his cancer responds to treatment, but noted that it tends to return. [1]
The Philadelphia Flyers compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference, Wikipedia notes. Despite the diagnosis, Myrtetus said he remains focused on living his life to the fullest. [1][4]
In short
- Jason Myrtetus is 54 years old and a radio broadcaster for the Philadelphia Flyers.
- Myrtetus is battling stage four colorectal cancer for the third time.
- His treatment plan consists of 12 chemotherapy sessions over 24 weeks.
Sources
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- [1]Flyers broadcaster Jason Myrtetus in the fight of His LifeFOX 29 Philadelphia, 5d ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]List of current National Hockey League broadcasters on Wikipedia
- [3]Walter Isaacson on Wikipedia
- [4]Philadelphia Flyers on Wikipedia
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